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Girl Scout Troop: Deciding Which Girls Get to Join Troop
Asked by K.B. from Tulsa
on September 3, 2012
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What is the fairest way to pick which 7 girls get in when there is an entire troop of 19 girls trying to join ours because the leaders quit?
No other moms are willing...
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- I think the non-helping parent epidemic is nation wide. Giving specific choices of duties may encourage volunteers. And starting small, like asking for snack helpers, ...
- My first question would be, why did the leaders quit? Was it because of some of the parents? If so, you will inherit the same issues. Out of 19 girls, there are NO ...
- Pull names out of a hat?
What Should I Be When I Grow Up?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on July 28, 2011
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I currently work from home, which is lovely... but I'm also kind of a work horse (or glutton for punishment, you decide)... I'd really like to get a job outside of the...
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- I haven't done any research on this, but I would have to think that being a doula would be your best bet financially as you should be able to set your own prices as we...
- There are other health care professions you could look into then maybe you could work on the floor with maternity or newborns and combine both loves?
- Doula :-) You seem like you would be PERFECT for that job !!!! EMT kills you after a few years....... Just ask my Fire Fighter/Paramedic hubs who's been doing it si...
My 5 Year Old Is Being Bullied by a Parent
Asked by R.C. from Bakersfield
on February 23, 2011
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Yes, my pre-schoolar is be bullied by another childs parent. My kid should not have to put up with this. All parents have to volunteer 2 days of the month so she isnt ...
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- I totally support you and this woman sounds nuts-o and awful - although an interesting lesson to be had by the children to deal with weird unsupportive and difficult p...
- OH MY GOSH. Handle it TODAY. You go to the person in charge, not just a "teacher" and you say what happened and that they can't allow that person around your child a...
- Good lord! The woman sounds mentally unstable. You need to talk to her IMMEDIATELY and talk to the teacher in the classroom. Does she witness this behavior? This woman...
Should I Expect Communication from the Teacher on This?
Asked by T.F. from San Francisco
on September 28, 2011
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My daughter is in 4th grade. I've had issues with the communication regarding timed Math fact quizzes and have ended up having my daughter study for the wrong ones ba...
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- I have a 4th grade daughter. I expect her to keep track of what quizzes she needs to study for. That's her job, not mine. I'll help her if she asks. She is in accelera...
- I'm sorry you're daughter was subjected to this. I think you gave her good advise. I DO think that you should replace the box or whatever will clean it up. And if i...
- The homework thing contact the teacher. And no I would not have expected the teacher to inform me about the box thing.. This is 4th grade,. they are considered the...
Seeking Advise on How to Deal with a 16-Year Old
Asked by A.M. from Minneapolis
on April 11, 2008
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I have a 16 yr old daughter who has been an A+ student until she started high school. She has always taken advanced level classes and is now taking IB-Prep classes so...
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- Hi A. - I have a 15 yr old daughter who is an A student and taking IB prep classes/honor classes as a freshman and still getting straight A's. I have a 13yr old so...
- I want to commend you for doing such a great job as a single mother and putting her needs before your own. That is great of you. When I was 16 I was having sex w...
- For the most part, it sounds like you have a normal teenage girl. For what it's worth, from reading you post, it seems like she has way too much on her plate. I ...
SAHM In Distress
Asked by L.V. from Dallas
on December 10, 2007
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I feel so dumb talking about this, but here it goes... I am 23 and before I had my son, I was a full time student (graduated in May), worked 30 hours a week and was in...
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- I am just like you. I have been working since i as 13 in NYC. i hav 3 boys, and my hubby etired out of the navy in 2006 after 20 yrs. now works for bnsf railroad and i...
- That 1st year is so hard because the babies can't do much. There will come a time when you're so busy that you will crave to stay at home. Right now you're baby is s...
- I think Heather's advice is great. It is wonderful to be a stay at home mom, but it can also be stifling, overwhelming, and boring! There is nothing wrong with feeling...
Need Some Advice Mommas
Asked by A.B. from Detroit
on December 1, 2010
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I need a check....am I overreacting? I have a 3.5 year old son. He is an only child and I am a first time momma. Here is the deal. He goes to preschool 3 half days ...
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- I agree with the other moms below. I think that you're right, people shouldn't call names, but people have different ways of interacting. I'm totally a "teaser" and ...
- I wouldn't take the butterfingers comment to heart, unless your son seemed very upset about it. It may have been said very warmly and humorously and the coach may hav...
- I imagine the context, is not as bad as your making it. You ARE hearing this from a 3.5 year old! He could have called many kids butterfingers. The coach could have c...
Sahms with Kids at School - How Do You Maximize Your Free Time?
Asked by S.B. from San Antonio
on August 5, 2011
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I know school is still 2 weeks away, but I'm trying to get a game plan in place. For the first time in 6 years - since I became a mom - I will have free time. I am b...
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- Take a long bath Coffee/lunch with friends Mani/Pedi Read a book Relax Exercise For me, just being in the house alone was a treat. It didn't matter what I was...
- Wow, there so much you can do, but mainly do what you always wanted to do without children i.e. exercising, going for daily walks, mediatation, go to the mall, go shop...
- I would still clean house, go to the gym, and do my shopping without the kids. Then there is more time to spend with your kids when they are done with school doing th...
Working in the Church Nursery.
Asked by D.D. from Pittsburgh
on April 28, 2012
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I had been out of church services on sunday for a while. Sick kid, out of town just had not made the sundays morning. Well the nursery lady tells me I have you schedul...
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- I can relate! My husband is just not hands on. He provides for us, so I do not have to work, but he just would rather sit back at times. My mom has violated my trus...
- Yes I do. I worked in the nursery for 6 years at the church, and one Sunday I finally put in my notice, that I wasn't doing anymore. Sometimes you just need to say n...
- If you don't like doing the nursery just tell them "sorry, I'm not interested".
PTA Mom Down :/
Asked by E.A. from Los Angeles
on May 14, 2012
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Hi Ladies,
I'm a SAHM & my boys are in kinder & 3rd grade. I have a year old daughter too. I have become involved in the PTA. I enjoy it & I was lucky enough to atte...
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- Hi PO5, I am not in the PTA, but will probably be involved in school functions next year when all my kids are in school and I am free to do so. I am and have been ...
- Just another thankless part of the job! Chin up & eye on the prize.
- Ok, you need to just say "you know what mom? I chose to stay home with my kids so I could be involved in their lives, which includes having the time to volunteer in t...
